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News and information about the European Union's trade policy.

Russia's share in EU trade falls below 2 pct 05 September 2023, 23:25 CET
EU trade with Russia has been strongly affected by import and export restrictions imposed by the EU following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU's statistical office reported on Friday.

EU, Philippines consider restart of free trade talks 03 August 2023, 23:59 CET
The EU and the Philippines announced their intention Monday to explore a relaunch of talks for an ambitious, modern, and balanced free trade agreement, with sustainability at its core.

EU states go-head for talks on EU-US Critical Minerals Agreement 20 July 2023, 22:59 CET
The EU Council adopted a decision Thursday authorising the Commission to open talks with the United States on a Critical Minerals Agreement and the related negotiating directives.

Energy, digital focus for EU's strengthened partnership with Latin America & Caribbean 19 July 2023, 00:21 CET
Cooperation on energy and digital matters were the focus for the European Union's two-day summit with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states (CELAC) which ended on Tuesday.

EU wants stronger ties with Latin America and Caribbean 17 July 2023, 22:11 CET
The European Union at the 'EU-LAC' business round table Monday committed to invest over EUR 45 billion to support its reinforced partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean until 2027.

EU, New Zealand sign ambitious free trade agreement 10 July 2023, 23:58 CET
The European Union and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement Monday, expected to cut some EUR 140 million a year in duties for EU companies from the first year of application.

Brussels adopts rules for implementing Foreign Subsidies Regulation 10 July 2023, 18:26 CET
The EU Commission adopted Monday rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR'). The Implementing Regulation details procedural aspects of the implementation of the FSR.

Sustainability, wellbeing at heart of Europe's 'Open Strategic Autonomy' 06 July 2023, 21:42 CET
Sustainability and people's wellbeing should be at the heart of Europe's strategic foresight, the European Commission said on Thursday in its 2023 Strategic Foresight Report.

2023 Strategic Foresight Report - guide 06 July 2023, 21:38 CET
The European Commission presented on 6 July the 2023 Strategic Foresight Report, which analyses how to put 'sustainability and people's wellbeing at the heart of Europe's Open Strategic Autonomy' and suggests ten concrete actions to achieve this aim.

EU aims for circular economy for textiles 05 July 2023, 23:58 CET
The Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU.

EU law on deforestation comes into force 03 July 2023, 23:48 CET
The EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains, seen as a key building block in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss, entered into force on Thursday.

EU deforestation Regulation - guide 29 June 2023, 18:41 CET
This document is a working document drafted by the European Commission services intending to provide information to national authorities, EU operators and other stakeholders for the implementation of Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 (referred to in this document as 'the Regulation', 'this Regulation' or "EUDR").

EU withholding tax proposals to boost cross-border investment 19 June 2023, 17:31 CET
New rules on withholding tax, proposed Monday by the European Commission, are aimed at promoting fairer taxation, fighting tax fraud and supporting cross-border investment throughout the EU.

EU strengthens and modernises rules on product safety 12 June 2023, 18:51 CET
New product safety rules entered into force Monday, addressing new technological developments and globalised supply chains that have affected consumer product safety in the past two decades.

EU accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies 08 June 2023, 22:53 CET
The EU formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Thursday, bringing the Agreement closer to entry into force and to delivering on UN sustainable development goals.

Boost for EU Latin America Caribbean partnership 07 June 2023, 23:31 CET
The EU moved to strengthen its strategic partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean Wednesday, with an agenda to reinforce political engagement and boost trade and investment.

New Agenda for EU Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean - guide 07 June 2023, 21:39 CET
On 7 June, the EU's High Representative and the European Commission adopted a Joint Communication setting out a New Agenda for Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Anti-coercion tool to safeguard EU economic interests 06 June 2023, 16:33 CET
The EU Parliament and Council reached fina political agreement Tuesday on a new tool to enable the EU to respond to economic coercion and defend its interests on the global stage.

EU renews Ukraine trade concessions till June 2024 25 May 2023, 23:00 CET
The EU Council adopted Thursday a Regulation which renews the suspension of all customs duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, until June 2024.

EU approves WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies 25 May 2023, 23:01 CET
The EU approved Thursday the conclusion of a World Trade Organization protocol establishing a fisheries subsidies agreement, the first WTO agreement that focuses on environmental sustainability.

Major EU customs reform to target online fraud 24 May 2023, 00:13 CET
A major reform of the EU's Customs Union, announced Wednesday by the European Commission, will introduce more modern and efficient customs procedures and target e-commerce and illicit trade online.

EU Customs Reform - guide 17 May 2023, 17:14 CET
The European Commission put forward proposals on 17 May for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.

Final EU go-ahead for new rules to cut deforestation worldwide 16 May 2023, 18:30 CET
EU states gave their final go-ahead Tuesday to a regulation to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products that are placed on or exported from the EU market.

EU clears Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard 15 May 2023, 22:16 CET
The EU Commission approved Monday, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, subject to full compliance of commitments offered by Microsoft.

Brussels mulls ban on export of hazardous chemicals 11 May 2023, 19:06 CET
The European Commission launched an open public consultation Wednesday to seek views on how to address the production for export of hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU.